(a) Plantings required by this chapter should be in irregular lines, grouped or spaced at random.
(b) Plant material located near entrance and drive aisles shall be low growth (under three (3) feet in height from established street grade) and maintained as such.
(c) Minimum size at time of planting:
(1) Shade trees shall be at least two (2) inches caliper.
(2) Ornamental trees shall be at least one and one-half (1½) inches caliper or eight (8) feet in height.
(3) Evergreen trees shall be at least six (6) feet in height.
(4) Shrubs shall be at least eighteen (18) inches in height or width.
(d) Thirty (30%) percent of the landscape material shall be of an evergreen or conifer variety. Evergreens must not be placed in a location that would be susceptible to salt spray or runoff.
(e) All landscaping materials shall meet the minimum specifications and standards described in the American Standard for Nursery Stock, 1986, or as amended from time to time, published by the American Association of Nurserymen, 1250 I Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005.
(f) Mulch shall be hardwood mulch or any other approved material, shall be a minimum of three (3) inches in depth and shall cover all planting beds to maintain soil moisture and minimize weed growth. Rock mulch shall not be installed adjacent to drive aprons abutting streets or landscape islands within parking lots.
(g) Plantings should be coordinated with signage locations on-site and on adjacent parcels to minimize the potential for view obstructions from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 09-0-24. Passed 5-19-09.)